Have a large group or party? A fishing charter is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the day with your co-workers, family, or friends. We can accommodate all party sizes using multiple boats. We will take care of all the details and arrangements. Book your big outing with us!

Don't like party boats? Or do you want a more exclusive experience? Then a private fishing charter is for you! Our private trips are the perfect way to spend the day with the family, friends and clients, whether you want to fish or go on an excursion!

Need a captain to run your sport fish? Captain Rich has all of the necessary licensing to run your sport fish and chase after some blue-water species. Location is not an issue. We can fish the deep blue waters from the East Coast of Florida, The Florida Keys, Bahamas or Central America. Yacht management services are also available.

Capt. Rich would like you to “step into his office”…the best office view one can have! He looks forward to meeting you for the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Welcome to The Saltwater Hook Up fishing charters. Join Capt. Rich Andretta on a memorable fishing charter experience. Whether it’s from the waters of the tarpon capital of the world Boca Grande or further north to the largest saltwater estuary of Great Tampa Bay waters (St. Petersburg’s, Clearwater, Tampa, Anna Maria, Apollo Beach, Bradenton, Tierra Ceia), we have every waterway covered.

Captain Rich Andretta specializes in trophy fishing from the crystal clear waters of inshore fishing to the deep blue offshore waters chasing after the al mighty silver king tarpon, monster snook, overslot redfish, gator trout, smoking kingfish, tasty cobia, prehistoric triple tail, the mirror of the sea permit and any other big game species that is sought after.

We host fishing charters for all types of anglers whether you are a novice or experienced angler. Captain Rich is a great teacher and will have any angler up to speed in no time! The Saltwater Hook Up host Tampa fishing charters or Boca Grande fishing charters for corporate and business events as well. There is no job big enough that we can’t handle. Fishing charters are also a great way to spend a family day that every angler will never forget.